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SOFAR 36KTLX-G3 vs SUN2000-36KTL 10 of 19 identical Swap Change inverters

SOFAR 36KTLX-G3 vs Huawei SUN2000-36KTL

SOFAR 36KTLX-G3
Sofar Solar
SOFAR 36KTLX-G3
36 kW 98.2 % euro Grid-tie
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VS
Huawei SUN2000-36KTL
Huawei
SUN2000-36KTL
36 kW 98.4 % euro Grid-tie
Open inverter page Datasheet PDF
The verdict

SOFAR 36KTLX-G3 leads on the differences that matter

The largest is max input current per tracker: 18.0 A more headroom. 10 of 19 comparable parameters are identical, with 13 more left out because at least one datasheet does not publish them.

See all 9 differences
How alike are they
10 of 19 comparable
parameters are identical
identical differs not published
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What actually differs

9 of 19 parameters
Parameter SOFAR 36KTLX-G3 SUN2000-36KTL Difference
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 22.0 A 18.0 A more headroom
Weight 36.0 kg 62.0 kg 26.0 kg lighter
Weight per kW 1.0 kg/kW 1.7 kg/kW 0.7 kg/kW lighter
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.4 % 0.2 pp more efficient
Max AC current 60.6 A 57.8 A 2.8 A apart
Start voltage 200 V 250 V 50 V earlier start
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Dimensions 480x585x220 mm 550x930x283 mm 480x585x220 mm vs 550x930x283 mm
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
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Full specification

Parameter SOFAR 36KTLX-G3 SUN2000-36KTL Difference
AC output
Rated AC power 36.00 kW 36.00 kW Same
Max AC power 40.00 kW 40.00 kW Same
Grid connection 3-phase 3-phase Same
Nominal AC voltage 400 V 400 V Same
Max AC current 60.6 A 57.8 A 2.8 A apart
PV input
Max PV power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
DC/AC ratio - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max DC voltage 1100 V 1100 V Same
MPPT voltage range 180-1000 V 200-1000 V 180-1000 V vs 200-1000 V
Start voltage 200 V 250 V -50 V for SOFAR 36KTLX-G3
MPP trackers - 4 Not published by Sofar Solar
Strings per tracker 2 2 Same
Max input current per tracker 40.0 A 22.0 A +18.0 A for SOFAR 36KTLX-G3
Efficiency
European efficiency 98.2 % 98.4 % +0.2 pp for SUN2000-36KTL
Max efficiency 98.6 % 98.6 % Same
CEC efficiency - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery
Battery input - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Battery voltage - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max charge current - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Backup power - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Physical
Weight 36.0 kg 62.0 kg -26.0 kg for SOFAR 36KTLX-G3
Weight per kW 1.0 kg/kW 1.7 kg/kW -0.7 kg/kW for SOFAR 36KTLX-G3
Dimensions 480x585x220 mm 550x930x283 mm 480x585x220 mm vs 550x930x283 mm
Ingress protection IP65 IP65 Same
Cooling forced-air natural forced-air vs natural
Noise - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Max operating temperature 60 °C 60 °C Same
Connectivity and safety
Wi-Fi Yes - Not published by Huawei
Ethernet - - Neither datasheet publishes this
Arc fault protection - Yes Not published by Sofar Solar
Integrated DC switch Yes Yes Same
Warranty
Warranty - - Neither datasheet publishes this
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Written summary

Every figure here is from the manufacturers' own datasheets - a dash means the value is not published, never an estimate.